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1968 · 138 min · R

Rosemary's Baby

Directed by Roman Polanski · Drama, Horror, Thriller

Rosemary's Baby (1968) is a Drama film, directed by Roman Polanski set in New York City during the 1960s. It runs 138 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of isolation, betrayal, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Krzysztof Komeda
Cinematography
William A. Fraker
Cast
Mia FarrowJohn CassavetesRuth GordonSidney BlackmerMaurice EvansRalph BellamyVictoria VetriPatsy Kelly

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
IsolationBetrayalPower & Corruption
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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